RHR replaces Simmons for Mid-Ohio (?)

[luke]

I heard that former Champ Car racer Ryan Hunter-Raey will replace Jeff Simmons for the next race at Mid-Ohio. There are rumors and other sources but here is one that gives a list of possible drivers:

Jeff Simmons nearly caused a catastrophic accident when he lost control in the pit entry lane on the 188th lap. The Ethanol Council-sponsored entry shot up the track in Turn 4 into the path of Kosuke Matsuura, who veered to the right in avoidance and lightly brushed the wall. After at least four crashes this season, Simmons has reportedly been on shaky ground recently at Rahal Letterman Racing and the near-miss with Matsuura may be the last straw for Bobby Rahal and general manager Scott Roembke. Several drivers are under consideration, including Patrick Carpentier, Alex Barron, Alex Gurney and Ryan Hunter-Reay.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/column...ohn&id=2938721